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When you encounter a business transaction that requires assurance that your payment will be made but a trade or documentary letter of credit doesn't fit, a standby letter of credit, or SBLC, may be what you need. It doesn't have to be related to the purchase of goods or services but instead is based on a contractual agreement or other obligation and is drawn upon by the beneficiary only when the applicant fails to meet the underlying obligation.
Certify creditworthiness with both domestic and foreign transactions.
Eliminate the need for cash deposits or more complicated guarantees, such as bid or performance bonds.
Establish creditworthiness of US-based parent companies to subsidiaries overseas.
SBLCs are less expensive than bonding and other credit facilities.
Ensure that international transactions are properly structured.
Standby Letter of Credit Application (PDF)
Standby Letter of Credit Application Instructions (PDF)
Letter of Credit Amendment Request (PDF)
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